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The County of Ritania was a territory known as the Dew of the Empire.

It was the safest city after the capital and was very sanitary.

It was because the Count, who was born with obsessive-compulsive disorder, had a direct influence on him.

Because of this, the county became a good place for the people of the empire to live.

But everything changed when the plague began to spread.

A plague that leaves indelible green spots on human skin.

If the plague is not treated early, mutations will occur.

Feeling excruciating pain, you become a mutant, no different from a monster.

“Those infected with the plague remain conscious even after becoming mutants.”

Daehyeop Kim’s eyes furrowed at the article’s description, which was filled with despair.

“Are you conscious?”

“Yes, they keep screaming.”

Please save me. No, kill me. Please end this suffering.

“I had to kill my suffering wife with my own hands.”

“···.”

Daehyeop Kim was left speechless by the knight’s sudden confession.

The situation in the County of Ritania was more serious than expected.

“A large number of mutants have appeared in the East. Those who have the royal seal are in dire need of your help. Please help. ”

The quest I was working on was updated when the knight asked me to do so.

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[ Source of the Plague (2/5) ]

– We must uncover the source of the plague that has swept across the County of Ritania.

– Talk to the knight to find out the situation in the count’s territory.

– Defeat the mutant group that appeared in the East (0/100)

―――

“Ignore anything that the plagued or mutants say. They are no longer human.”

You have to believe that he is not human.

At the end of the article, Daehyeop Kim gritted his teeth and turned his back.

“That’s horrible. Really.”

“Okay.”

The situation in the County of Ritania was truly desperate.

Screams were heard from all over. People were seen writhing in pain.

The faces of the priests who looked after them were shadowed.

Those who were supposed to spread the faith were caring for the sick for days without sleeping.

However, he is unable to save everyone, so he cremates them before they become mutants.

Hwaruk-!

The bodies of those who had no chance were burned by the flames the wizard had set ablaze.

“They say the plague was a harbinger of destruction.”

“Omen of Destruction?”

The destruction that the hero Aurora prevented began with a plague.

An ancient necromancer was released from his seal and unleashed the plague.

The corpses that died from the plague became undead and bit the living.

“A plague has spread to the Raven Kingdom as well.”

“···.”

It wasn’t a pleasant story to hear.

“I can’t forgive you. Not the Elder Lich. Not those who resurrected the Elder Lich.”

There were many emotions mixed in the trembling voice.

For Kim Dae-hyeop to comfort her, her relationship with Raven was short.

“Is that the place?”

The boundary dividing the center and the east was visible.

A half-broken wall. Beyond it, mutants could be seen.

From the dark green spots, what looked like spider legs were sprouting.

It was so horrifying that I couldn’t believe that it was originally a person.

“Go first.”

The soul of the unmanned. The free wind takes hold of the body.

Forward leap. Quickly approach the building by taking turns climbing the outer walls.

Linkage, a single blow.

Kwaaang-!!!

The broken wall is completely destroyed, leaving falling debris.

The mutants that were swept up in the Ilmangtajin died.

The mutants buried under the debris of the collapsed wall did not die.

The mutants’ spider legs came out, chopping up the debris like tofu.

Kieeek-!

Mutants leaping towards Daehyeop Kim like locusts.

Crunch-!

Raven’s sword, which arrived late, cut through the mutants in one go.

“That’s amazing? I’ve grown a lot too, but···.”

“Be careful!”

At Raven’s signal, Daehyeop Kim immediately twisted his body and swung his fist.

The fist, which contained all the weight of his upper body, pierced through the mutant’s body.

“Isn’t this making me sick?”

Currently, Raven and Daehyeop Kim were wearing the plague masks given to them by the knight.

Although it would prevent infection through breathing, since you were in direct contact with the mutant, you were bound to catch the plague.

“In the early stages of the plague, it can be quickly cured with the priest’s divine power.”

“That’s fortunate!”

Knowing that it was not an incurable disease, Daehyeop Kim hunted mutants without hesitation.

So, Daehyeop Kim continued the battle without letting Raven get hurt as much as possible.

Not long after that, we were able to defeat all the mutants.

Kwaaang-!

“What are you talking about?”

Daehyeop Kim turned his head in the direction of the sound.

Black smoke was rising from where he had come from, where the Count’s refuge was located.

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[ Source of the Plague (3/5) ]

– We must uncover the source of the plague that has swept across the County of Ritania.

-Talk to the knight to find out the situation in the count’s territory.

– Defeat the mutant group that appeared in the East (100/100)

– Return to the shelter and defeat the attackers (0/1)

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“Go first.”

“It’s dangerous.”

Raven shook his head.

“There are many people in the shelter. Please save them.”

It was a request that could never be granted.

Currently, Raven is being chased by heretics.

Raven’s artifact fell during a battle a moment ago, rendering it inactive.

To reactivate the artifact, you had to wait a 10-minute cooldown.

“···I can’t leave you alone.”

Because of the forward leap, Daehyeop Kim can return to the shelter faster than Raven.

Raven knew that too, which is why he asked Daehyeop Kim.

But Daehyeop Kim couldn’t leave Raven behind after her transformation was released.

“But.”

“But it’s also Nabal.”

A look of disappointment crossed Raven’s face.

Regardless, Daehyeop Kim walked in front of Raven and bowed down.

“Up.”

“Huh?”

“Go up. I’ll go with you.”

But for a moment, Raven didn’t understand what Daehyeop Kim was saying.

Soon, she blushed and quietly rode on Daehyeop Kim’s back.

“Hold on tight so you don’t fall.”

“Yes···.”

Raven, whose face was raised, rested her head on Kim’s broad back.

***

Similar times.

Sweet was doing the same quest as Daehyeop Kim.

“Is that an attacker?”

[ BOSS Salvation Priest Lv. 20 ]

The shelter was a mess.

It was because of that boss monster that was causing a ruckus.

The boss freely manipulated the plague and controlled the mutants.

I could tell just by watching the scene for a little while.

That the boss is the cause of all this.

“Wow.”

Did he sense someone’s presence?

The boss looked exactly where Raven and Sweet were hiding.

“The sacrifice that was missed by the church appeared on my own feet.”

Sweet decided that further hiding was pointless and stepped forward.

“Sacrifice?”

“Don’t you know? Well, what would inferior beings know when they don’t even know what true salvation is?”

Raven, standing next to Sweet, spoke softly.

“That heretic is no pushover.”

Certainly, it was as Raven said.

Because if you look at the things the priest did, he was definitely not an easy opponent.

The shelter was already half-destroyed.

The patient became a plague bomb and a mutant.

The wizards and knights of the countship were on the defensive.

In a desperate situation, the priests cried out to God and hoped for a miracle.

“Haha! Everyone is hoping for salvation.”

Heresy, Salvation Church.

Believe in the object of destruction.

A people who believe that destruction is the only salvation.

The priest of the Salvation Church stretched out his hand forward.

“Then, accept salvation.”

An ominous green aura spread in all directions.

Everything that came into contact with the energy was corroded and lost its form.

A green aura that corrodes and melts anything it touches.

“The power that this person controls is the source of the plague.”

At Raven’s monologue, Sweet cast Fire Ball without hesitation.

Hwaruk-!

A huge fireball was aimed at the priest and exploded.

A fierce flame engulfs the green energy.

“That kind of magic can’t even scratch the grace that God has given you.”

When the flames cleared and the priest was revealed, he was in perfect condition.

“It looks like a shield.”

Sweet used Blink to gain some distance and then analyzed the situation.

The green energy spreads in all directions, swallowing the corpse and turning it into a mutant.

They continued their merciless slaughter by devouring living humans.

In the midst of all this, the priest remained silent.

‘Channeling skill.’

Sweet, who immediately realized that this phenomenon was the priest’s channeling skill, continued to think.

In order to break the channeling skill, I had to break through that barrier.

‘A way to destroy the shield…’

The law appeared in Sweet’s sight as he calmly searched for a method.

The green energy corrodes and melts everything it touches.

But there was one exception: mutants.

“That’s fun.”

Sweet, who had figured out a way, made a plan in his head.

“Offering. I will take it.”

Meanwhile, the priest gave an order to the mutants.

The order was to subdue and drag Raven, who was isolated alone.

The mutants immediately took action upon receiving the order.

Ugh-

Sweet gritted his teeth without realizing it.

Raven, who had been subdued by the mutant, was being dragged away by the priest.

As soon as I saw that sight, I felt something snap in my head.

“Everything is frozen, frostbite.”

The frost is falling.

From the mutant standing under Sweet’s feet.

Meanwhile, everything except Raven froze.

“Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?”

Sweet immediately checked Raven’s condition.

“I’m fine, so please···.”

“Okay, just trust me and get some rest.”

ha-

I took a deep breath.

His breath was frozen.

Jeez-!

I picked out one of the frozen mutants and lifted it with one hand.

Exposure to the plague causes a debuff and drains stamina.

Akare barely felt any pain, but this one stung.

But Sweet didn’t care.

More importantly, I have to do Raven a favor.

“Movement. Blink.”

Then, use Blink to move behind the performer.

He swung the half-frozen mutant like a club.

The mutant passed through Sweet’s shield as expected.

A perfect blow was delivered to the priest in a state of concentration.

“Kaaaah!”

The channeling skill was interrupted due to an external shock.

Now that the green energy that was the source of the plague has disappeared.

It was a perfect opportunity to finish off the defenseless boss with one blow.

“You should have done it moderately.”

You crossed the line.

A spark flashed in Sweet’s eyes as he swallowed his words.

“Burn it.”

Fire ball.

A huge fireball blasted towards the priest.

***

While browsing YouTube, I came across an interesting video.

That’s a special broadcast from another game.

The director, CEO, and PD gather on the set where the swimming pool is prepared and conduct a Q&A.

Special rules apply to this Q&A conducted during a special broadcast.

Mentioning certain words will result in you being forced into the pool.

The rule was that if you did certain things, a thunderbolt would fall from above.

“Being a director is a really tough job···.”

The director dances, does physical gags, and sings.

It was hard to tell if this was an official broadcast or an old variety show.

That much fun was certain, so I couldn’t stop watching it.

“And you communicate well.”

It accurately identifies the itchy spot and scratches it.

This is the attitude and ability that a director should have.

It was a fun video, but I also learned a lot from it.

“My first live···.”

It wasn’t fun at all, except for the part where I got scratched by the Gald Cup and had a sudden rash.

It was a formality, and there was no noticeable effort to communicate.

It was inevitable that the first live performance would be stiff due to the tension.

“The director who eats. The director who became a god. The director who won by making a cassac bread with the user… What is this?”

Really, what is the job of a director?

I had my doubts, but there was one thing in common.

fun.

It didn’t matter if the director was fun or the game was fun.

Even if there is only one of the two, the director’s ability can be considered sufficient.

“I’m a pretty girl director with a beautiful concept, so I’m good at game development···.”

There was no need to force myself to follow what others said was good.

I had a unique character and an identity in virtual reality.

“Can I do it well···.”

Maybe it was because my self-esteem was low, but I was craving something sweet.

Where can I find some sweet desserts?

Something that can provide appropriate stimulation to the brain.

After much thought, I took out the macaron that I had hidden away for Akachan to eat later and ate it.